EPA tests indicate possible contamination of Illinois neighborhood wells

November 6, 2007 - EAST PEORIA - If you get your water from a private well north of East Peoria, you might test it for some industrial solvents.

Those who use the public water supply are not affected. Those with private wells within the area south of North Grossenbach Hill Road, up to one mile east of the Illinois River and north of U.S. Route 24 are encouraged to have their water tested by a private laboratory.

Contaminants that have been found in the water include carbon tetrachloride, which exceeds the groundwater quality standard, and 1,1,1-trichloroethane and 1,2-dichloroethane, which were below the groundwater quality standard. Carson said all are industrial solvents used in the area years ago but are not being discharged currently.

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